STOCKS | Hong Kong Shares Jump Over 2% as U.S. Futures Rise on Iran-U.S. De-Escalation Report

Hong Kong stocks rose more than 2% and the three major indexes posted their biggest gains in three weeks, after a report said Iran and the U.S. agreed to stop attacking each other ahead of talks this week, easing concerns that a Middle East ceasefire process could be derailed, according to Ming Pao. Asian markets were mixed. Japan stocks and South Korea’s KOSPI fell, while South Korea’s KOSDAQ rose more than 7%. China A-shares were mixed, and Taiwan stocks rose more than 1%. In Hong Kong, three newly listed stocks surged: Hygon Chip (1191) rose 45.53%, White Dove Online (2672) jumped 318.27%, and Libang Pharma-B (9637) gained 100.53%.